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How to get fromSheffield to Balaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sheffield to Bala by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Wrexham General to Balataxi taxi
    3h 26m
    £160–218

  2. Drive  112.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sheffield to Balacar car 112.2 mi
    2h 26m
    £28–41

  3. Train, bus via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Ty`n-y-llidiart Ind Estbus bus T8
    4h 30m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Ty`n-y-llidiart Ind Estbus bus T8
    4h 46m

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Warrington Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus X30
    3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Ty`n-y-llidiart Ind Estbus bus T8
    5h 34m

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Map of how to get from Sheffield to Bala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 124.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Bala, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Sheffield to Bala. However, you can take the train to Stockport, take the train to Crewe, take the train to Wrexham General, then take the taxi to Bala. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sheffield to Bala via Stockport, Crewe, Chester, Railway Station, and Ty`n-y-llidiart Ind Est in around 4h 30m.

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